Table of Contents
1Scope
2Thekindsofbiologicalattacks
3Typesofdamageexperienced
3.1Mammals(e.g.squirrels,rats,miceandgophers)
3.2Insects
3.2.1Termitesandants
3.2.2Beetles,larvaeandotherinsects
3.3Birds
3.4Micro-organisms
4Typeofprotection
4.1Positioningofplantincertainlocations
4.2Eliminationofthepest
4.3Protectionoftelecomplant
4.4Cableconstruction
AppendixI
AppendixII Abstract
Describes biological attacks and countermeasures for protection of telecommunication cables. It deals with the kinds of biological attack, weakness of cables, features of damage, and considers alternative ways of protecting the plant including dependence on cable position.
